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🌍 The Vision and Mission of THE REAL: Building a Global Mental Health Ecosystem 🌍 Join Us! https://www.thereal.events It takes a village. Our vision at THE REAL is to help build out the mental health ecosystem globally. THE REAL has two parts: a for-profit and a nonprofit side, both dedicated to driving innovation and creating a sustainable future for mental health solutions. Mental health is not just a cause, it’s a community-driven movement. Together, we believe that community is the medicine we all need. We need your help to continue growing this effort—because this is about all of us. We shared this document during our sold-out event at We hope you read this document, and we look forward to changing the world in a positive way—together. 🙏✨ For inquires pls contact justine@thereal.care Justine Mana (N.) Nicolas L. Kiep Ronald Diamond Daniel Koppelkamm, CFA Rachel (Duncan) Ochinegro Jon Tilli Dan Mannix Paul Thanos Nathan Romano Rebecca O. Bagley Elisha London Erik Sebusch Kana Enomoto David Nass Lynsey Bilsland Janna Bilski Jamie McLaughlin Garen Staglin Danish M. Erika Karp Julia Balandina Jaquier Josh Cohen Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber Mark Fedorcik Howard Fischer Nathan Romano Erica Hutchins Coe Amy Holmes Jacquelyn Isola Baliko, CSRIC™ Cindy Gallop #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityAsMedicine #BuildingTheFuture #RealSummit2025 #Davos2025

THE REAL - It’s Time to Lean In HARD and End the Stigma Around Mental Health. Lead Follow or Get Out of The Way! 💪🧠 If you agree pls forward to a friend thx https://lnkd.in/gm9pBTFf https://www.thereal.events The world is changing, and mental health awareness is evolving with it. But the fact that there’s still stigma attached to mental health struggles? To me, that’s like saying there’s a stigma around having a broken leg. Imagine telling someone to “snap out of it” with a fractured bone 🦴, or that they shouldn’t go to the doctor because it’s “just in their head.” It would be absurd, yet that’s what so many people face when they seek help for mental health. Think about it: when someone has heart issues ❤️, no one says, “Just toughen up.” When a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, we rally around them and offer support 🙌. Yet, if someone is struggling with depression or anxiety, they’re too often met with silence, shame, or worse—dismissal. Mental health challenges are just as real as physical ailments. We can’t see them in an X-ray, but they’re every bit as impactful. And like any other health issue, with the right care and support, people can heal, manage, and thrive 🌱. This isn’t about weakness. This isn’t something to hide. If we can change our thinking about mental health, we can change lives. Let’s create a world where mental health care is embraced, where seeking help is encouraged, and where stigma is left behind like any outdated idea. It’s time to lean in and support one another—mind, body, and soul 💪✨. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation The REAL Summit Heather Kelly Justine Mana (N.) Nicolas L. Kiep #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SupportOneAnother #MindBodySoul #ChangingTheConversation #WellbeingForAll

On this Remembrance Day weekend, we don’t just stand in silence. We truly remember—all the lives changed by war. Not only the soldiers who never returned, but also the parents who answered that dreaded knock, the children forced to grow up amid broken cities, and the communities that rebuilt, piece by fragile piece. War doesn’t stay on battlefields. It seeps into families, neighborhoods, generations, leaving marks that time doesn’t erase. We remember those who survived too—the ones who bore their grief and kept going, even when the weight was nearly too much to bear. It’s humbling to realize how brief and fragile life is. But maybe that’s also a reminder to cherish what we have now: the people we love, the connections we build, and the ways we choose to show up for one another. We can’t bring back those we’ve lost, but we can make each moment count. We can be kinder, more present, and aware that even small acts ripple in unseen ways. Let’s honor those who suffered by choosing to live with purpose. Let’s make the most of this brief, beautiful life. Lest we forget—the cost of our humanity, and the hope that we can leave the world a little more whole than we found it. #RemembranceDay2024 #LestWeForget

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership

Yahoo Finance: Mental health is becoming finance’s new bottom line - Great to have THE REAL Mental Health Foundation featured today! By Jared Blikre Yahoo Finance Sun Nov 3 2024 Mental health is emerging after a long-standing silence in finance. For decades, personal struggles were pushed aside, considered irrelevant, or worse made to seem a sign of weakness. But as workplace losses due to burnout, absenteeism, and lower productivity add up, Wall Street firms are starting to pay attention. The numbers are staggering, & the conversation is shifting. Nearly 1 in 5 US workers rate their own mental health as less than "good," according to Gallup. The resulting unplanned absences are estimated to cost the US economy nearly $50b each year. Shawn Lesser knows the stakes all too well. After spending decades in the world of private equity, he suffered a mental breakdown in 2022 during an investor call that led him to rethink everything. He would eventually found the mental health foundation THE REAL endowing it with a mission "to build a community to support and foster the mental health and well-being of men across the globe." Lesser's story mirrors a broader problem in finance, where high stress, long hours, and competition can take a heavy toll. His breakdown didn’t happen overnight, and it was not unique. “Mental health doesn’t discriminate," says Lesser, adding, "Some of the richest people have the most problems." As the financial toll of mental health challenges adds up, employers are listening. Healthier employees mean more productive employees, which means more profit. Lesser says this aligning of incentives is key. The Real is built on three core principles: conversations, community, and change. Talking about mental health — the first "C" — is the first step. Lesser has personally shared his story of overcoming depression and anxiety with over 1,000 individuals. For the community aspect, Lesser has toured the country, with an eye toward global expansion. Lesser aims to reach 10,000 members through peer-to-peer support initiatives like Real Walks and the Real App. Lesser draws heavily on his own experience early in recovery when he was able to lean on someone who had survived a similar ordeal. “I had a mental health sponsor because he went through something similar to me. He could say, ‘I know exactly how you feel,'" said Lesser, adding, "That’s what people need — connection.” Focusing on human connection and challenging outdated norms err toward silence is just the beginning. The pandemic put new bargaining power in the hands of labor on multiple fronts, and employers have learned that investing in worker well-being is becoming nonnegotiable. “Everyone is just human. The first step is to open up and speak to a friend or a family member,” Lesser said. Heather Kelly Justine Mana (N.) Rachel (Duncan) Ochinegro Jon Tilli Nicolas L. Kiep George Craig Kramer Dr. Jim McDonough, LP.D David Nass Lynsey Bilsland

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership

THE REAL: Excited to Speak at TIGER 21 in Boca Raton on Mental Health! 🌎✨ ***Ronald Diamond at Diamond Wealth - an special thanks! A REAL advocate and champion for THE REAL at Tiger 21 and for mental health*** ***Grateful for his support and for joining us as keynote at our October Summit in NYC! https://www.thereal.events*** I’m thrilled to speak next week at Tiger 21’s Boca Raton chapter, sharing the mission behind THE REAL on both the for-profit and nonprofit sides and our commitment to building out the mental health ecosystem globally. We’re working to create a sustainable mental health ecosystem, similar to what we introduced at THE REAL Summit held at Deutsche Bank NYC HQ in mid-October at the intersection of finance and mental health https://www.thereal.events Tiger 21 brings together high-net-worth investors and leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth, focusing on wealth preservation, legacy building, and lifelong learning. It’s truly inspiring to see Tiger 21 taking on mental health as a key topic, recognizing its importance for members and actively bringing it to the forefront. Their support for mental health is powerful, and it’s exciting to witness their commitment to this crucial issue. Here are some of the Tiger 21 chapters I have spoken at: • Chicago • Atlanta • Boca Raton I look forward to hopefully speak with more chapters across the country and globally, building awareness and prioritizing mental health at every level. THE REAL Mental Health Foundation Ronald Diamond #MentalHealthMatters #Tiger21 #TheREAL #BocaRaton #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership